AISI Applauds Action to Maintain the Effectiveness and Durability of the Section 232 Steel Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, today applauded the action taken by President Trump to ensure the continued effectiveness and durability of the Section 232 steel tariffs:

“AISI commends the decisive action taken today by President Trump to ensure that all steel mill products, including steel pipe and tube, receive the full benefit of the 50 percent tariffs on steel products. We also welcome the steps being taken today to simplify the process for applying the steel tariffs to critical steel derivative products. These measures will ensure that the steel tariff program operates effectively and efficiently and will ensure the long-term durability of the Section 232 tariffs, which remain essential to address the adverse impacts of global steel excess capacity that continues to grow due to foreign subsidies and other trade-distorting practices.

“AISI thanks President Trump for his continued strong and unwavering support for the steel industry in the United States, which is essential to our nation’s national and economic security. Today’s measures will help protect the integrity of the steel tariff program, preserve domestic capacity and encourage additional investment in U.S. steelmaking and downstream manufacturing. AISI supports today’s announcement and stands ready to work with the Trump administration and other industry stakeholders to continue to develop effective solutions that secure a level playing field for American steelworkers and manufacturers.”

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AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers, steel pipe and tube manufacturers and steel processors and fabricators, reflecting the production and distribution of both carbon and stainless steels. These steels are critical to America’s national and economic security, including roads and bridges, buildings, the electrical grid, cars and trucks and all clean energy technologies. AISI also represents associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s website at www.steel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@AISISteel) or Instagram.